Few lines I have found somewhere :Mohammed Rafi didn’t have any favorite singers. For any song that was sung well, he’d praise the singer. And even if he did like someone more than another, it was never mentioned. He always felt that if he took sides, he’d be hurting so many others in the bargain. If anyone came and said, ‘Rafi saab, you sang so well that, that movie is a hit and the hero has become big’, he’d answer, If it wasn’t for the music director or that hero, I wouldn’t be singing that song. Inki vajay se mujhe kaam mila. Every music director that he worked with was treated with equal respect. For example: when Rafi saab was already an established singer, Laxmikant-Pyarelal were violinists in Shankar-Jaikishan’s group. Yet, when Laxmi¬Pyare became big, never once did Rafi saab consider them as mere violinists. He’d always say, Mere ustaad hain. I will learn more by singing for them. He loved his song from Dulari under Naushad saab’s music — Suhani raat dhal chuki, na jaane tum kab aaoge. But there were quite a few of his own songs which he liked, because after his recording, he’d gather the children, bring out the harmonium and sing the song. He’d do this quite often when he was in a happy mood. What Rafi saab did quite enjoy, was when he had sung a song with a star — like with Nanda in Jab Jab Phool Khile or with Saira Banu in Aman. He always told his family, Today I sang with so-and-so. As far as actors were concerned, Rafi saab did have a special liking for Shammiji (Shammi Kapoor) and Dharamji (Dharmendra). Shammiji, almost at every recording, would listen to Rafi saab and literally act out how he’d do a particular line, or make an expression with a particular word. Dharamji was another actor who always openly showered his love on Rafi saab, Bada pyar tha in dono actoron ke liye. In fact, there is any film industry person who didn’t love Rafi saab. He never spoke a word against anyone. (Courtesy: Bilquis Rafi remembers her husband Mohammad Rafi @cineplot › More › Articles › Memories) Mohammed Rafi scaled heights of fame and popularity that no other Indian singer ever has or ever will with his haunting melodies that enchanted lovers of music all over the world. He had an unblemished illustrious career and retained an untarnished and highly dignified reputation in an industry which at times is more known for its vices than the good it produces. He is not only known for his song but also for his great character and humility. Humble in the extreme, soft spoken, a gentleman like no other and an embodiment of refinement, he was deeply religious and believed in donations and charity. His daily routine was clear and simple. In spite of his great stature, he would ensure his time for his family. He would wake up early and go for a morning walk, after which he would play badminton and then proceed for recordings. He used always dedicate minimum of 4 hours for his daily riyaaz. Mohammed Rafi, whose songs wiped away many a sorrowful tear from the eyes of those who were struggling under the burden of life and brought tears of ecstatic joy to many more. To his ardent fans Rafi Saheb will always be immortal, for the voice will always remain with us.
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